Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Comfrey’s many favorable characteristics have made it the new “must grow” in permaculture and regenerative gardens. True comfrey (Symphytum officinalis) has a long history as a medicinal herb and as a ...

This spring I was hauling five gallon buckets of fertilizer down the Buckhorn Mountain when a skunk ran out in front of me. I hit the brakes hard rather than hit the skunk, the guardrail or a tree.

Photo: Westend61/Westend61 via Getty Images. Growing herbs is part of any diverse, thriving garden. Many herbs are attractive plants, plus they add a variety of pleasant aromas to your outdoor space.

My introduction to comfrey, more than 30 years ago, remains a wonderful memory. Comfrey is definitely a plant worthy of love. Its numerous features make it an essential plant for every garden. At ...

FALL IS ALWAYS a good time to assess the recent growing season and make notes to your future self about garden gains, losses and the occasional horticultural mishap. For instance, do not plant comfrey ...

Forest gardens are designed around layers of trees, shrubs, perennials and ground cover plants used in such a way it reflects the look and feel of a natural forest. They are designed to be a diverse, ...

However, it is not a substitute for good soil preparation or conventional fertiliser. To grow your own fertiliser, choose Russian comfrey (Symphytum x uplandicum). The variety 'Bocking 14', a ...

After years of austerity and denial under a new Reform UK council, a failing Send service was pushed into the spotlight by staff, unions and parents — culminating in a £1.3m funding boost and a 50% ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Growing herbs is part of any diverse, thriving garden. Many herbs are attractive plants ...